Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 141 and 52
The least common multiple (LCM) of 141 and 52 is 7332.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 141 and 52?
First, calculate the GCD of 141 and 52 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 141 ÷ 52 = 2 remainder 37 |
| 2 | 52 ÷ 37 = 1 remainder 15 |
| 3 | 37 ÷ 15 = 2 remainder 7 |
| 4 | 15 ÷ 7 = 2 remainder 1 |
| 5 | 7 ÷ 1 = 7 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 18 and 28 | 252 |
| 22 and 191 | 4202 |
| 165 and 73 | 12045 |
| 183 and 14 | 2562 |
| 132 and 190 | 12540 |